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Fossil Exhibit Trail, Badlands National Park

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#5 of 6 in Trails in Badlands National Park
Hiking Trail · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By Anne O
    This is a short informative boardwalk trail. Information on ancient life forms and evolution is posted along the way. Fossil replicas are encased, too. It's nowhere near as comprehensive as a... 
    This is a short informative boardwalk trail. Information on ancient life forms and evolution is posted along the way. Fossil replicas are encased, too. It's nowhere near as comprehensive as a...  more »
  • By Grover R
    We stopped here because every travel commentary talks about it and if you have kids, it is probably a great stop for the exhibit. We had an incredible visit but it was not for the displays. Like... 
    We stopped here because every travel commentary talks about it and if you have kids, it is probably a great stop for the exhibit. We had an incredible visit but it was not for the displays. Like...  more »
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